Lemon Cleaning Concentrate from the UK Thermomix site

[obbie]

My DD came home from school with 12 lemons today...

[Frozzie]

Lol robyn.. She obviously thinks you dont have enough. 😄

[achookwoman]

My DD came home from school with 12 lemons today...

Maybe she thinks you are too sweet?

[judydawn]

I actually used this the other day to clean (whizz) the TM bowl after making a meal instead of detergent and couldn't believe how good it looked.

[droverjess]

It removes lime scale off draining board. Much nicer than lime scale stuff.

[Strawberries]

HI Ladies, having some TMX waves of inspiration tonight and looking at cleaning products.

how is this recipe different from the "FATAL dishwasher" recipe from an old thread? sorry for the dumb question... just don't want to destroy thermie!

is it that it doesn't contain rinse aid, or is it the fine vs coarse salt? something else?

thanks.

[judydawn]

This is the warning about the other concentrate written by Steve from HO at the time Strawberries.

Hello everyone.

I really feel I need to send out a word of warning about the Dishwasher Soap?

Someone really needs to tell people NOT to use this recipe, please don't shoot the messenger.
Firstly, you all should be aware that this recipe definitely isn’t endorsed by Thermomix. So any damage won't be covered under warranty.

I have seen first hand the damage that can be caused by this several time now, again just yesterday. I am not sure if it is just the ingredients, a variation in the quantities or if leaving it in the bowl for an extended period that is the cause of damage at random times. I do know I won't be testing it to find out either.

I am really surprised that people keep trying it even after reading previous posts in this thread about marks left in the bowl etc.

It obviously has a very high acidity and it really can cause serious damage. I must add I certainly wouldn’t put my machine at risk by trying it.

Cheers Steve

[Strawberries]

thankyou, i did read that while browsing then saw this recipe which is quite similar (except for rinse aid and coarse salt). and wonderered what the difference is that makes this one Ok and the other not ok.

thanks

[judydawn]

Obviously a combination of things but I'd say the coarse salt was the main offender with grains getting stuck under the blade and causing etching of the metal surface.  When I make this lemon cleaning concentrate from the UK, I empty it out of the bowl as soon as it's done and clean the bowl immediately.

[Strawberries]

thankyou. i might try this tomorrow... and be quick! i have some lemons to use up!

[droverjess]

I don't really know what to say.
My bowl was damaged.

I don't know if I will dare make again.
Maybe use an old pan, whizz lemons in  , then cook on stove in old pan and use stick blender at the end.

I find I use more miracle spray around the house than the lemon at the moment.

[Cuilidh]

Oh no, DJ  !!  Which one did you make, this one or the FATAL one?  So, so sorry to hear that you have damaged your jug.

[droverjess]

This one. I was very lucky though and got great customer service.
Uk  replaced the jug. I hadn't had the 2nd jug even a month.
I am very grateful, but very wary now.

[Strawberries]

thanks for that insight droverjess... i'm a bit wary too. sorry you stuffed yout TMX.

 i like the 'use an old pan' thing though. i'd rather kill a pan i got at an op shop for $3 than a $2k machine!

[cookie1]

DJ that is awful. I have only made one batch of this and didn't seem to use it a lot so never made anymore.